# School-Based Health Center Expansion Initiative – Kent and Sussex Counties

Competitive funding to establish and operate at least four school-based health centers (SBHCs) in rural elementary and middle schools in Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware. This expansion initiative aims to improve health outcomes, educational success, and reduce disparities by providing comprehensive, integrated physical and behavioral health care directly to students and families. Required services include enhanced behavioral health, preventive screenings, health education, and coordination with community providers. The goal is to serve at least 400 patients by year three. Medicaid billing required for sustainability.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health (Delaware)
- Posted: 2026-02-09
- Questions due: 2026-02-27
- Application due: 2026-04-10
- Funding: $195,000
- Eligible applicants: Healthcare organizations, Community health providers, Nonprofit entities, School-affiliated health service providers
- How to apply: Electronic submission via Euna Procurement Portal (https://bids.delaware.gov) by the specified proposal deadline.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://bids.delaware.gov

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants include qualified healthcare organizations, providers, and entities with capacity to establish and operate SBHCs meeting the scope of work outlined in the RFP. Vendors must demonstrate experience in school-based and community-based health care delivery.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit all forms and documents listed in Appendix A and Appendix C, including a Vendor Information Form, Non-Collusion Statement, Business References, Subcontractor Form (if applicable), Workplan aligning with project objectives, and Project Cost Template covering complete budget and narrative. Mandatory requirements include capacity for Medicaid billing, phased implementation, and integration of behavioral health models.

## Required attachments

- Vendor Information Form
- Non-Collusion Statement
- Business References
- Subcontractor Form (if applicable)
- Confidentiality Form
- Workplan Template
- Project Cost Template

## Application package and source documents

- [DE - 2026 - DSBF: Mike Franks scores fifth straight win (state-of-delaware-opens-initial-rfps-to-transform-rural-health-care)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ab52b025-b58b-4d5d-a3e5-b36e421fabe7/file) — official: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/02/09/state-of-delaware-opens-initial-rfps-to-transform-rural-health-care
- [DE - 2026 - School-Based Health Center Expansion Initiative Kent and Sussex Counties Request for Proposal HSS-26-064 (RFP - Professional Services)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/91f87b74-0bd0-475f-a7cd-e6498cad161a/file) (primary) — official: https://bidcondocs.delaware.gov/HSS/HSS26064-SBHCEI_rfp_CS.pdf
- [Vendor Forms and Attachments for State of Delaware Solicitation (Appendix C)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/4e6f1cb8-eedb-4a76-9782-9facb197bb42/file) — official: https://bidcondocs.delaware.gov/HSS/HSS26064-SBHCEI_appC.xlsx
- [State of Delaware Professional Services Agreement Template (Appendix D)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/e0c3f89b-562f-4940-a299-a0c81aedb762/file) — official: https://bidcondocs.delaware.gov/HSS/HSS26064-SBHCEI_appD.pdf
- [Sample Workplan Template (Appendix E)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/19708a77-367f-410b-a42c-d398fddd0d0c/file) — official: https://bidcondocs.delaware.gov/HSS/HSS26064-SBHCEI_appE.pdf
- [APPENDIX F PROJECT COST TEMPLATE (Appendix F)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d2677ffd-0071-4c08-9047-b6eac2184a75/file) — official: https://bidcondocs.delaware.gov/HSS/HSS26064-SBHCEI_appF.pdf
- [Pre-Bid Meeting Attendance and Requested Info on RFP for School-Based Health Center Expansion Initiative Kent and Sussex Counties (Price/Budget Response)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ee804414-b555-4efa-9855-49a63189de3b/file) — official: https://bidcondocs.delaware.gov/HSS/HSS26064-SBHCEI_pbr.xlsx
- [DE - 2026 - Addendum #1 – HSS 26-064 School-Based Health Centers Expansion Initiative: Kent and Sussex Counties – Responses to Vendor Questions (Addendum 1)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/ba245c16-c982-461d-942a-36a7e59d5b91/file) — official: https://bidcondocs.delaware.gov/HSS/HSS26064-SBHCEI_ad1.pdf
- [HSS-26-064 - SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER EXPANSION INITIATIVE KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTIES (Press Release)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/81aadedb-500a-4ddf-b093-3bbf594a55c8/file) — official: https://bidcondocs.delaware.gov/HSS/HSS26064-SBHCEI_pr.pdf

More Delaware RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/de (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/de.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/school-based-health-center-expansion-initiative-kent-and-sussex-counties--ff19258e58 — data as of 2026-06-21.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.